About Us:
Dunbar Education is committed to connecting passionate educators with meaningful roles across the UK. We're dedicated to ensuring the right match between schools and teachers. We're currently seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a fantastic SEN school focused on nurturing and empowering young learners with special educational needs.
Position: SEN Primary Teacher
We're looking for a fully qualified Primary Teacher who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in the lives of children with special educational needs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with students who require additional support, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Specialised Teaching: Deliver tailored lessons that cater to the unique needs of SEN students, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their personal best.
- Individualised Support: Provide one-on-one and small group support, adapting teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of SEN students.
- Positive Relationships: Build strong, trusting relationships with students, creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters emotional and academic growth.
- Collaboration: Work closely with SEN coordinators, teaching assistants, and external specialists to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Assessment and Progress: Regularly monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching methods to ensure each child's needs are met. Set achievable goals and provide consistent feedback to students and parents.
- Inclusivity: Promote an inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and ensures all students, regardless of their needs, feel valued and supported.
- Parental Engagement: Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers, keeping them informed about their child's progress and any challenges, and involving them in the educational process.
- School Activities: Participate in school-wide activities, such as sensory-friendly assemblies and adapted playground supervision, ensuring all students can engage fully.
- Professional Development: Stay informed on the latest developments in SEN education, and participate in ongoing training to enhance your skills and effectiveness in supporting SEN students.
- Health & Safety: Work with the Senior Leadership Team to maintain a safe, nurturing environment tailored to the needs of SEN students, including managing any specific health or behavioral needs.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
- Experience working with SEN students is highly desirable.
- A current, valid DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and patience.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in a SEN context.
Join us in making a real difference at this exceptional SEN school, where your passion and expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of children with special educational needs.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
